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Whimsically Crafted "Steampunk" Sewing Machine Tractor Sculpture
Located in East Hampton, NY
machine. This masterpiece was made by Mr. T. Falk, who is 88 years old and creates one-of-a-kind
Category
1990s American Steampunk Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Iron
Surreal Collage: 'Planetary Machines '
By David Barnett
Located in New York, NY
, feathers, x-rays, machine parts, maps, doll parts, old clocks and typewriters etc. Barnett's use of these
Category
2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media
Cloud #2 (Whimsical Miniature Contemporary Painting, Cloudy Blue Skies on Panel)
By David Konigsberg
Located in Hudson, NY
Cloud #2 (Whimsical Miniature Contemporary Painting, Cloudy Blue Skies on Panel) by David
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Wood Panel, Archival Paper, Monotype, Oil
Whimsical Judaica Shtetl Shadchan Matchmaker Oil Painting WPA Jewish Folk Artist
By Maurice Kish
Located in Surfside, FL
. Rather than the soulless, sleek machines of a typical modern urban dystopia, Kish's factories are shaggy
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Board, Oil
Balloon, Flying Machine, Drawing, Work on Paper, Ink, Watercolor, Tan, Yellow
By Krzysztof Pastuszka
Located in Riverdale, NY
an invented flying machine idea imagined by Pastuszka. As the bicycle is pedaled, the created fire
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Ink, Color Pencil
H 16 in W 24 in D 0.1 in
Flower Machine, Flowers in Vase, Pink and Red Surreal Botanical Still Life
By Peter Hamlin
Located in Kent, CT
by Peter Hamlin. The meticulously detailed flower is whimsical and surreal, held in an intricately
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Mal 1956 Chair and Ottoman
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Whimsical take on a Classic Eames chair and ottoman this 1956 chair by Mal Furniture is all plastic
Category
2010s Dutch Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Organic “Crescent Moon” Coffee Table by Greta Grossman for Glenn of California
By Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Round Rock, TX
designed in 1952 for Glenn of California and is true to Grossman’s whimsical designs.
The great thing
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Walnut
H 15 in W 60.5 in D 46 in
Beehive Glass, White Marble And Metal Honey Pot
Located in Mexico City, MX
with a splendid golden bee. This whimsical companion escorts the elixir of nectar, honey, wherever it
Category
2010s Tea Caddies
Materials
Marble, Metal
Beehive Glass, Black Marble and Metal Honey Pot
Located in Mexico City, MX
with a splendid golden bee. This whimsical companion escorts the elixir of nectar, honey, wherever it
Category
2010s Tea Caddies
Materials
Marble, Metal
Sasha Bikoff X Art Hide Customizable Cowhide Woodland Menagerie Tapestry
By Art Hide
Located in Charlotte, NC
easy hanging.
Showcase your whimsical appreciation for nature and craftsmanship with the one-of-a
Category
2010s Pakistani Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Cowhide
Sasha Bikoff X Art Hide Customizable Cowhide Butterfly Mariposa Area Rug
By Art Hide
Located in Charlotte, NC
and what they symbolize.
This extraordinary piece takes us on a whimsical journey. Picture yourself
Category
2010s Pakistani Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Cowhide
Sasha Bikoff X Art Hide Customizable Cowhide Butterfly Mariposa Area Rug XLarge
By Art Hide
Located in Charlotte, NC
and what they symbolize.
This extraordinary piece takes us on a whimsical journey. Picture yourself
Category
2010s Pakistani Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Cowhide
W 108.27 in L 143.71 in
Sasha Bikoff X Art Hide Customizable Cowhide Butterfly Mariposa Area Rug Small
By Art Hide
Located in Charlotte, NC
and what they symbolize.
This extraordinary piece takes us on a whimsical journey. Picture yourself
Category
2010s Pakistani Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Cowhide
Sasha Bikoff X Art Hide Customizable Cowhide Butterfly Mariposa Area Rug XXLarge
By Art Hide
Located in Charlotte, NC
and what they symbolize.
This extraordinary piece takes us on a whimsical journey. Picture yourself
Category
2010s Pakistani Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Cowhide
W 118.12 in L 167.33 in
Silver Metallic Boho Batik Pattern Cream Cowhide Rug, Medium
By Art Hide
Located in Charlotte, NC
whimsical, boho style is the supreme ultimate in laid-back luxe.
The Isola hide is a design collaboration
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Art Deco More Carpets
Materials
Cowhide
Copper Metallic Boho Batik Pattern Gray Cowhide Rug, Medium
By Art Hide
Located in Charlotte, NC
whimsical, boho style is the supreme ultimate in laid-back luxe.
The Isola hide is a design collaboration
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Art Deco More Carpets
Materials
Cowhide
Silver Metallic Boho Batik Pattern Gray Cowhide Rug, Medium
By Art Hide
Located in Charlotte, NC
whimsical, boho style is the supreme ultimate in laid-back luxe.
The Isola hide is a design collaboration
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Art Deco More Carpets
Materials
Cowhide
Copper Metallic Boho Batik Pattern Black Cowhide Rug, Medium
By Art Hide
Located in Charlotte, NC
whimsical, boho style is the supreme ultimate in laid-back luxe.
The Isola hide is a design collaboration
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Art Deco More Carpets
Materials
Cowhide
Gold Metallic Boho Batik Pattern Gray Cowhide Rug, Large
By Art Hide
Located in Charlotte, NC
whimsical, boho style is the supreme ultimate in laid-back luxe.
The Isola hide is a design collaboration
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Art Deco More Carpets
Materials
Cowhide
Copper Metallic Boho Batik Pattern Gray Cowhide Rug, Large
By Art Hide
Located in Charlotte, NC
whimsical, boho style is the supreme ultimate in laid-back luxe.
The Isola hide is a design collaboration
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Art Deco More Carpets
Materials
Cowhide
Silver Metallic Boho Batik Pattern Black Cowhide Rug, Large
Located in Charlotte, NC
whimsical, boho style is the supreme ultimate in laid-back luxe.
The Isola hide is a design collaboration
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Art Deco More Carpets
Materials
Cowhide
Silver Metallic Boho Batik Pattern Gray Cowhide Rug, Large
By Art Hide
Located in Charlotte, NC
whimsical, boho style is the supreme ultimate in laid-back luxe.
The Isola hide is a design collaboration
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Art Deco More Carpets
Materials
Cowhide
Gold Metallic Boho Batik Pattern Cream Cowhide Rug, Medium
By Art Hide
Located in Charlotte, NC
whimsical, boho style is the supreme ultimate in laid-back luxe.
The Isola hide is a design collaboration
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Art Deco More Carpets
Materials
Cowhide
Silver Metallic Boho Batik Pattern Black Cowhide Rug, Medium
By Art Hide
Located in Charlotte, NC
whimsical, boho style is the supreme ultimate in laid-back luxe.
The Isola hide is a design collaboration
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Art Deco More Carpets
Materials
Cowhide
Gold Metallic Boho Batik Pattern Caramel Cowhide Rug, Medium
By Art Hide
Located in Charlotte, NC
whimsical, boho style is the supreme ultimate in laid-back luxe.
The Isola hide is a design collaboration
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Art Deco More Carpets
Materials
Cowhide
Caramel Floral Motif Laser Burn Zirah Cowhide Area Floor Rug Large
By Art Hide
Located in Charlotte, NC
This remarkable, beguiling rug guarantees to completely transform your interior. With a whimsical
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South American Art Deco More Carpets
Materials
Cowhide
Asian inspired Floral Motif Laser burn Zirah Cowhide Area Floor Rug Large
By Art Hide
Located in Charlotte, NC
This remarkable, beguiling rug guarantees to completely transform your interior. With a whimsical
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco More Carpets
Materials
Cowhide
Copper Metallic Boho Batik Pattern Caramel Cowhide Rug, Medium
By Art Hide
Located in Charlotte, NC
whimsical, boho style is the supreme ultimate in laid-back luxe.
The Isola hide is a design collaboration
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Art Deco More Carpets
Materials
Cowhide
Copper Metallic Boho Batik Pattern Black Cowhide Rug, Large
Located in Charlotte, NC
whimsical, boho style is the supreme ultimate in laid-back luxe.
The Isola hide is a design collaboration
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Art Deco More Carpets
Materials
Cowhide
Silver Metallic Boho Batik Pattern Cream Cowhide Rug, Large
By Art Hide
Located in Charlotte, NC
whimsical, boho style is the supreme ultimate in laid-back luxe.
The Isola hide is a design collaboration
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Art Deco More Carpets
Materials
Cowhide
Copper Metallic Boho Batik Pattern Cream Cowhide Rug, Large
By Art Hide
Located in Charlotte, NC
whimsical, boho style is the supreme ultimate in laid-back luxe.
The Isola hide is a design collaboration
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Art Deco More Carpets
Materials
Cowhide
Gold Metallic Boho Batik Pattern Black Cowhide Rug, Large
By Art Hide
Located in Charlotte, NC
whimsical, boho style is the supreme ultimate in laid-back luxe.
The Isola hide is a design collaboration
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Art Deco More Carpets
Materials
Cowhide
Gold Metallic Boho Batik Pattern Cream Cowhide Rug, Large
By Art Hide
Located in Charlotte, NC
whimsical, boho style is the supreme ultimate in laid-back luxe.
The Isola hide is a design collaboration
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Art Deco More Carpets
Materials
Cowhide
Copper Metallic Boho Batik Pattern Cream Cowhide Rug, Medium
By Art Hide
Located in Charlotte, NC
whimsical, boho style is the supreme ultimate in laid-back luxe.
The Isola hide is a design collaboration
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Art Deco More Carpets
Materials
Cowhide
Gold Metallic Boho Batik Pattern Black Cowhide Rug, Medium
By Art Hide
Located in Charlotte, NC
whimsical, boho style is the supreme ultimate in laid-back luxe.
The Isola hide is a design collaboration
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Art Deco More Carpets
Materials
Cowhide
Gold Metallic Boho Batik Pattern Gray Cowhide Rug, Medium
By Art Hide
Located in Charlotte, NC
whimsical, boho style is the supreme ultimate in laid-back luxe.
The Isola hide is a design collaboration
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Art Deco More Carpets
Materials
Cowhide
Gold Metallic Boho Batik Pattern Caramel Cowhide Rug, Large
By Art Hide
Located in Charlotte, NC
whimsical, boho style is the supreme ultimate in laid-back luxe.
The Isola hide is a design collaboration
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Art Deco More Carpets
Materials
Cowhide
Copper Metallic Boho Batik Pattern Caramel Cowhide Rug, Large
By Art Hide
Located in Charlotte, NC
whimsical, boho style is the supreme ultimate in laid-back luxe.
The Isola hide is a design collaboration
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Art Deco More Carpets
Materials
Cowhide
Caramel Floral Motif Laser Burn Zirah Cowhide Area Floor Rug X-Large
By Art Hide
Located in Charlotte, NC
This remarkable, beguiling rug guarantees to completely transform your interior. With a whimsical
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South American Art Deco More Carpets
Materials
Cowhide
Bay Table Lamp
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
" high), it becomes a whimsical centrepiece in any room it chooses to reside.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal
Art Deco Picture Frame in bevelded Mirror France Circa 1935 Green Color
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This whimsical and sophisticated picture Art Deco Machine Age frame was realized in France, circa
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Picture Frames
Materials
Mirror
H 11.82 in W 9.45 in D 9.06 in
Art Deco Picture Frame in Pink Color Mirror France Circa 1930
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This whimsical and sophisticated picture Art Deco Machine Age frame was realized in France, circa
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Picture Frames
Materials
Mirror
Art Deco Picture Frame in bevelded Mirror France Circa 1935 Green Color
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This whimsical and sophisticated picture Art Deco Machine Age frame was realized in France, circa
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Picture Frames
Materials
Mirror
H 11.82 in W 9.45 in D 1.19 in
Art Deco Picture Frame Saint Gobain bevelded Mirror, France Circa 1935
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This whimsical and sophisticated picture Art Deco Machine Age frame was realized in France, circa
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Picture Frames
Materials
Metal
H 9.85 in W 10.63 in D 3.94 in
Art Deco Picture Frame Black Marble and brass Sculpture France Circa 1935
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This whimsical and sophisticated picture Art Deco Machine Age frame was realized in France, circa
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Picture Frames
Materials
Marble, Brass
H 11.82 in W 14.97 in D 2.76 in
Oslo Side Table in Walnut
By Greg Mitchell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
books or board games and adds a whimsical touch to its clean modern lines. Made in house at our Los
Category
2010s North American Shaker Game Tables
Materials
Papercord, Walnut
Art Deco Picture Frame Back bakelite and bevelded Mirror, France Circa 1935
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This whimsical and sophisticated picture Art Deco Machine Age frame was realized in France, circa
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Picture Frames
Materials
Metal
H 12.21 in W 9.45 in D 5.12 in
Butterfly Mirror, Lighter Version in Aged Silver
Located in Dallas, TX
mirror frame, capturing the essence of a butterfly poised in a whimsical flight. Each wing is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Wall Mirrors
Materials
Iron
Butterfly Mirror, Lighter Version in Aged Gold
Located in Dallas, TX
mirror frame, capturing the essence of a butterfly poised in a whimsical flight. Each wing is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Wall Mirrors
Materials
Iron
"Tech Vanitas: Graffiti Speakers" Contemporary Still-life Photo of Vintage Tech
Located in Brooklyn, NY
designed, vintage machines and anxiety over new technology. My still lifes subtly reference 17th Century
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Butterfly Mirror, Lighter Version in Gold Rubbed Black
Located in Dallas, TX
mirror frame, capturing the essence of a butterfly poised in a whimsical flight. Each wing is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Wall Mirrors
Materials
Iron
Art Déco American Metal Wire and Wood Bellboy/Bellhop/Stick Figure Match Holder
Located in North Miami, FL
streamlined, geometric forms with imaginative figural motifs, it reflects the sleek yet whimsical industrial
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Metal
Butterfly Mirror, Lighter Version in Tobacco
Located in Dallas, TX
mirror frame, capturing the essence of a butterfly poised in a whimsical flight. Each wing is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Wall Mirrors
Materials
Iron
“Tech Vanitas: Gray Typewriter” Contemporary Still-life Photograph Vintage Tech
Located in Brooklyn, NY
designed, vintage machines and anxiety over new technology. My still lifes clearly reference 17th Century
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Butterfly Mirror, Lighter Version in Brilliant Gold
Located in Dallas, TX
mirror frame, capturing the essence of a butterfly poised in a whimsical flight. Each wing is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Wall Mirrors
Materials
Iron
Surreal Collage: 'Six Feet Apart, Six Feet Under'
By David Barnett
Located in New York, NY
, feathers, x-rays, machine parts, maps, doll parts, old clocks and typewriters etc. Barnett's use of these
Category
2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media
Surreal Collage: 'Happy Valley'
By David Barnett
Located in New York, NY
, feathers, x-rays, machine parts, maps, doll parts, old clocks and typewriters etc. Barnett's use of these
Category
2010s Surrealist Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media
Butterfly Mirror, Lighter Version in Warm Black
Located in Dallas, TX
mirror frame, capturing the essence of a butterfly poised in a whimsical flight. Each wing is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Wall Mirrors
Materials
Iron
"Tech Vanitas: Blue iMac" Contemporary Still-life Photograph of Vintage Tech
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, vintage machines and anxiety over new technology. My still lifes subtly reference 17th Century Dutch
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
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At 1stDibs, there are several options of whimsical machines available for sale. Each of these unique whimsical machines was constructed with extraordinary care, often using animal skin, cowhide and wood. Find 17 antique and vintage whimsical machines at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 30 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Whimsical machines have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Whimsical machines are generally popular furniture pieces, but Art Deco, mid-century modern and folk art styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made whimsical machines over the years, but those made by Benoist Drut, Art Hide and Bill Heise are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Whimsical Machines?
Prices for whimsical machines can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, whimsical machines begin at $55 and can go as high as $128,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,900.
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